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Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach (Coursera)

Health & Society Medicine & Pharmacology

Explore the application of medicine and social science principles in preventing mental disorders and promoting population-wide mental health through this insightful course on Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach. Gain a deeper understanding of how public health strategies can be used to tackle one of the world's leading causes of disease burden.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Health Epidemiology

Coursera

Rutgers University

Analyzing the Universe (Coursera)

Sci: Physics

Dive into the wonders of space with 'Analyzing the Universe', a course that takes you on an exploration of celestial bodies using real satellite data from NASA. Learn about neutron stars, black holes, quasars, and supernovae as we analyze their fascinating characteristics through energy spectra and time series data.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Science Astronomy Cosmology

Coursera

Wesleyan University

How to Change the World (Coursera)

Humanities Social Sciences

Discover how shared values can be leveraged to tackle pressing global issues such as poverty, environmental degradation, health care disparities, gender inequality, and educational deficits. 'How to Change the World' is an insightful course that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become an agent of positive change in our world.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability World Education

Coursera

Yale University

Financial Markets (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Economics & Finance

Dive into the world of Financial Markets with this insightful online course from Coursera. Gain a deep understanding of risk management, behavioral finance, and the inner workings of securities, insurance, and banking systems. Learn how financially-savvy leadership can foster enterprise and contribute to a better society.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Finance Business Economics

Coursera

University of Toronto

Bioinformatic Methods II (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Health & Society

Dive into the world of complex biological data analysis with Bioinformatic Methods II, a hands-on online course designed for biologists seeking to harness the power of bioinformatics tools. Explore web-based programs and databases to unlock insights from genomic and transcriptomic studies.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Biology Bioinformatics Molecular Biology

Coursera

UNSW Sydney - University of New South Wales

Learning to Teach Online (Coursera)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Transform your teaching skills with 'Learning to Teach Online' on Coursera. This course equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to create successful online learning environments. Developed by experts in educational technology, this program offers a blend of theory and practice to help you enhance your teaching approach for both fully online and blended settings.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Planning Education Online Learning

Coursera

Northwestern University

Power Onboarding (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

Discover the secrets to a successful job transition with our Power Onboarding course. Designed for professionals starting a new position, this course equips you with an actionable plan to integrate quickly, contribute effectively, and achieve career milestones faster than ever before.

Aug 31st 2026

4 Weeks

Business Organization Skills

Coursera

Case Western Reserve University

Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement (Coursera)

Personal and Professional Development

Discover the critical role of quality improvement in healthcare and learn how you can make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. 'Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement' is an engaging course designed for healthcare professionals who want to enhance processes of care and contribute to overall improvements in their practice settings. Through this comprehensive program, participants will gain valuable insights into QI methodologies, develop practical skills, and apply these tools to a real-world project, ultimately leading to better patient care and health service delivery.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Medicine Health Healthcare

Coursera

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Este curso te introduce al fascinante mundo del análisis de políticas públicas, donde aprenderás a entender cómo se identifican y resuelven problemas colectivos en un contexto democrático. Exploraremos los procesos y decisiones detrás de las acciones gubernamentales para abordar desafíos sociales, económicos y ambientales.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Politics Policy Public Policy